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Don't we all love receiving food as a gift? Who cares what the occasion is? We all love to get good food. Food is one of those meaningful presents that says so much more than when you receive just another useless object. Food represents comfort and the good things in life.

This holiday season, or for any reason, when you're trying to figure out a good gift to give, you ought to look into wine gift baskets. For the wine connoisseur or the wine novice, wine gift baskets are a great way to tell someone you care and give them something interesting, different, and delicious.

A variety of wine gift baskets are available for your gift-giving pleasure. You can select a basket which features red wine. Such a basket can consist of just one type of red wine like merlot or red zinfandel, for example. You can find wine gift baskets which will have a variety of merlots so the recipient can taste and compare different brands. You can also get a wine basket which contains a variety of wine styles. That way your friend can compare a merlot with a cabernet sauvignon. Wine gift baskets are available with white wines and blushes, too. Don't know what type of wine to give? A good idea is to give them a basket which contains a chardonnay, a merlot, and a blush. Then you have all the bases covered.

Wine gift baskets come in a number of price points. There's a basket to suit every budget. You can spend anywhere from around $30 to in excess of $200. Obviously this means there are a wealth of options from which to choose.

Wine gift baskets don't have to be just wine, either. You can select a gift basket which includes complementary food items such as candies, fruits, and cheeses. Imagine their joy when they receive a lovely wicker basket containing a bottle of exquisite Californian sauvignon blanc, a bar of delicious Swiss chocolate, a box of fine British crackers, and a block of fresh Italian mozzarella cheese.

Wine gift baskets can be educational for the novice wine drinker and an exciting gift for the wine lover on your gift shopping list. One of the best things about them is their convenience. There a number of mail order companies which will be happy to send you a free catalog from which you can select your gifts and have them shipped to your friends and family. In addition to catalogs, there are plenty of online companies from which to choose. Often, a business will allow you to shop both online and through their catalog. Online ordering is safe and convenient and allows you to do more research on your gift items.

This holiday season, or any time you're in search of a thoughtful gift, look into giving a wine gift basket. It's certain they'll love it.

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Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:39:19 -0800
As the serious scientific research, wine, beer and other light alcoholic beverages consumed in moderation, have a favorable effect on the work of the cardiovascular system....the fact that light alcohol increases the synthesis of high density lipoproteins, which is also referred to as "good" cholesterol.

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:22:58 -0800
Nearly 30 Central Otago winemakers were showing more than 90 wines in Dunedin last week to trade and public. The roadshow, held in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, included a masterclass taken by Rudi Bauer to demonstrate the subregional differences - always interesting.

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:10:54 -0800
Ever been frustrated by not being able to have wine shipped to your home from out-of-state wineries and liquor outlets? (more) BostonKayakGuy...John Prescott's The MetWest Scene